1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 | (833) 263-7326 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood – 1 hour
Parking: On-site $3
Website: https://www.americandream.com
Hours: 10am-10pm
Description: American Dream is a retail and entertainment complex in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. There is a nice atrium and seating all around. Attraction stores: Toys R Us (Kosher Food), It’s Sugar (Candy Store). Build a bear (duh!), and Mirror Maze. Chickies, fleishig finger food and sushi. There’s a VS on the opposite end of the mall, so you might want to avoid it. You could park on the upper levels to get closer parking to the entrance and then take the elevator down to floor 1 (most attractions).
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1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 | (833) 263-7326 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood – About 1 hour
Parking: On-site $3
Website: https://www.americandream.com
Hours: 11am-10pm
Description: Themed Miniature Golf in American Dream.
Price: $20 per person
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1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 | (833) 263-7326 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood – 1 hour
Parking: On-site $3
Website: https://www.americandream.com
Hours: 10am-5:30pm
Description: Aquarium in American Dream
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110 Schanck Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728 | (732) 577-8200 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood 18min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.iplayamerica.com/
Hours: 3-10pm CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY
Description: Huge indoor fun center with bumper cars, go-karts, laser tag, arcades & air hockey tables. Can be noisy at times but overall it’s a great place.
Other: – ! Due to its close proximity to Lakewood, it is a popular destination for shana rishona couples. It still remains quite popular though.
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Address: 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Distance From: Lakewood-35min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://bell.works/
Phone: (732) 226-8818
Size: Large
Description: A large indoor open space, the Bell Works building is a hub to offices and recreational space. There is plenty of walking space, seating, and tables which makes it a good idea for a walking schmooze or board game. There are also various mall games.
Other: Doors close at 9, but you can leave whenever.
Hat Tip: YA – יישר כח!
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Address: 40 Laird St, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Distance From: Lakewood 35min
Parking: On-site free
Website: https://piervillage.com/shopping/
Phone: (215) 828-5134
Hours: Mon-Thurs: 3-10pm |M”S: open until 10pm| Sun: 12pm-10pm
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Address: 3710 U.S. 9, Freehold, NJ 07728
Distance From: Lakewood-20min
Website: – http://freehold.colormemine.com/
Phone: – (732) 780-7811
Hours: Sun 11am-6pm | Mon-Thurs: 11am-7pm | Fri: 11am-8pm | M”S: Open until 8pm
Description: Paint-your-own ceramics chain, with a studio available for walk-ins, workshops & parties.
Other: Thanks A.L.
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Address: 1877 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08753
Distance From: Lakewood-13min
Website: – http://tomsriver.colormemine.com/
Phone: – (732) 864-9300
Hours: Sun: 12pm-5pm | Mon: Closed | Tue, Thurs, Fri: 11am-9pm | Wed: 11am-5pm | MS: Open until 9pm
Description: Paint-your-own ceramics chain, with a studio available for walk-ins, workshops & parties.
Other: Thanks M.B.!
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Address: 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Distance From: Lakewood-20min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.jenkinsons.com/
Phone: (732) 892-0600
Hours: 10-12am (varies depending on season)
Other: ! Not suggested for summer due to pritzus concerns.
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Address: 1013 Trenton Fwy, Edison, NJ 08817
Distance From: Lakewood-45-min
Parking: On-street | Valet $8
Website: https://topgolf.com/us/edison/
Phone: (732) 374-4097
Hours: 9am-12am
Price: $35hr for bay
Description: Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
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Address: 2390 U.S. 9, Howell, NJ 07731
Distance From: Lakewood-20min
Parking: On-site
Website: http://www.swingtimefamilyfun.com/
Phone: (732) 845-0093
Hours: 1-10pm
Description: Swingtime is a family fun center located in Howell, NJ that’s open early spring till late fall. Our main attraction is the two full 18-hole courses of mini-golf, with hills, rocks, and a functioning waterfall. We also have batting cages with five different speeds and an arcade with over 50 games.
! Due to its close proximity to Lakewood, it is a popular destination for shana rishona couples. It still remains quite popular though.
Other: CLOSED DURING WINTER
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Address: 55 U.S. 9, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726
Distance From: Lakewood-20 min
Parking: On-site
Website: https://www.wegmans.com/stores/manalapan-nj.html u
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Phone: (732) 625-4100
Hours: 6am-12am
Description: Upscale grocery store with a lot of seating upstairs. Great for a third or fourth date. Remember to bring along a game. (unless you enjoy schmoozing for a very long time.)
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Address: 1104 NJ-35, Ocean Township, NJ 07712
Distance From: Lakewood-25 min
Parking: On-site
Website: https://www.wegmans.com/stores/ocean-nj.htmlutm_source=G&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=google-local
Phone: (732) 695-7000
Hours: 6am-12am
Description: Upscale grocery store with seating upstairs
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Address: 180 NJ-35, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Distance From: Lakewood-30min
Parking: On-site
Website: https://www.monmouthmallonline.com/en/directory/barnes-noble-booksellers-28174.html
Phone: (732) 460-9470
Drinks: Fridge
Size: Medium
Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm | M”S: Open until 9pm | Sun: 10am-7pm
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Address: 200 Port Au Peck Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757
Distance From: Lakewood 40min
Website: http://bluegrassminigolf.com/
Phone: (732) 587-8062
Hours: 10am-10pm
Price: $10pp
Description: Two “state of the art” 18-hole courses were designed and built by world-famous Harris Golf to provide fun for all ages and skill levels. Each hole has its own unique quality with just the right amount of contour and breaks to play differently and present a creative challenge.
Other:
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Address: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527
Distance From: Lakewood 25min
Website: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/safari-off-road-adventure
Phone: (732) 928-2000
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-3pm | Sun: 9am-4pm
Price: $20pp
Description: Safari Off-Road Adventure is a safari attraction currently operating at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey. It takes about an hour to complete the drive-through.
Other: ! RESERVATION REQUIRED. ONLY FOR THE SUMMER SEASON. MIGHT NOT BE APPROPRIATE AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE YEAR.
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Address: 708 Route No 35 Suite #1, Neptune City, NJ 07753
Distance From: Lakewood-28min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://solveitsherlockescape.com/
Phone: (732) 455-1616
Hours: Sun: 11am-9pm | Mon-Wed: 2-9:30pm | Thurs: 2-11pm | M”S: Open until 12am
Description: “Players race against the clock to decipher clues, crack codes, and solve puzzles in order to complete their task and “escape the room” in 60 minutes or less.”
Other: They don’t lock the door.
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Address: 3320-24 NJ-38, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054
Distance From: Lakewood-55min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.thefunplex.com/
Phone: (856) 273-9666
Hours: 10am-10pm
Description: Family-fun center with outdoor amusements & waterpark plus an indoor arcade, Go-Karts, bowling & more.
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Address: 597 Route 9, Staffordville, NJ 08092
Distance From: Lakewood-45min
Parking: On-site free
Phone: 609-978-6606
Hours: 7am-7pm
Price: $7pp
Address: 274 Woodbridge Center Dr, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Distance From: Lakewood-45min
Parking: On-site free
Website: https://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/woodbridge
Phone: (973) 435-9800
Hours: 11am-12am
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Address: 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Distance From: Lakewood-20min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.jenkinsons.com/
Phone: (732) 899-1212
Hours: 10am-5pm (varies depending on season)
Price: $15pp
Description: Intimate aquarium with exhibits of fish, coral reefs, penguins, sharks & other marine life.
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Address: 550 Cookman Ave #103, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Distance From: Lakewood-30min
Website: http://www.hotsandap.com/
Phone: (732) 927-5475
Hours: Fri-Sun: 10am-6pm
Price: $32 | $39+
Description: Hot Sand is a public access glassblowing studio located in Asbury Park, NJ where you can blow glass and purchase one-of-a-kind handmade items in our gallery on the Jersey Shore.
Address: 701 NJ-35, Neptune City, NJ 07753
Distance From: Lakewood-25min
Parking: On-site
Website: http://www.shorelanesnj.com/
Phone: (732) 775-6050
Hours: 9am-11pm
Address: 326 Shore Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732
Distance From: Lakewood-45min
Parking: On-site free
Website: https://seastreak.com/
Phone: 1-800-Boat-Ride
Hours: call
Price: $47pp, roundtrip
Description: Scenic boat ride to and from Manhattan, good for summer or winter. Takes about an hour each way.
Address: 300 Taylor Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Distance From: Lakewood-59min
Parking: On-site
Website: http://www.thunderingsurfwaterpark.com/
Phone: (609) 492-0869
Hours: M”S: Open until 9:30 | Sun: 12pm-7pm
Price: 18 holes: $12.50pp | 36 holes: $16.50 pp
Address: 47 Broadway, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Distance From: Lakewood-25min
Parking: On-street
Website: http://www.riverboattour.com/
Phone: (732) 892-3377
Hours: 11:30am-3:30pm
Price: $25pp
Description: Cruise along the beautiful, calm inland waters of the Manasquan River, Point Pleasant Canal and Barnegat Bay. Ride is for 1 and a half hours and there’s a special Thurs. ride for 2 hours.
Address: 1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Distance From: Lakewood-32min
Website: http://silverballmuseum.com/
Phone: (732) 774-4994
Hours: 11am-9pm| MS: Open until 12am
Description: Boardwalk game arcade starring pinball machines from the 1930s to the present.
Address: 749 Hope Rd, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Distance From: Lakewood-25min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.monsterminigolf.com/
Phone: (732) 544-2200
Hours: Sun: 12pm-8pm | Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm
Price: $10 pp
Description: Monster-themed mini-golf chain featuring a glow-in-the-dark indoor course, plus arcade games.
Other: ! It has been reported that they play fairly loud non-Jewish music. Also, as apparent by its name, it’s a little monstery.
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Address: 29 NJ-31, Pennington, NJ 08534
Distance From: Lakewood-50 min
Website: http://www.penningtongolfcenter.com/
Phone: (609) 737-2244
Hours: Sun:10am-5pm |Mon-Thurs: 10am-6pm
Address:613 Hope Rd #4, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Distance From: Lakewood-22min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.playersbilliards.club/
Phone: (732) 542-1322
Hours: 5pm-12am
Price: Wed & Sun: $10 unlimited
Description: A middle-class pool place. They have ping pong and darts also. There are couches and chairs for conversation.
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Address: 22 Meridian Rd Unit 5, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Distance From: Lakewood-25min
Website: https://stumpyshh.com/eatontownnj/
Phone: (732) 544-5069
Hours: Sun: 2-8pm | Wed&Thurs: 5-10pm
Price: $25pp, per hour
Other: It’s recommended to reserve in advance. Might have to be 21 or over.
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Address: 1441 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Distance From: Lakewood-60 min
Parking: On-street | Lot $5
Website: http://www.ripleys.com/atlanticcity
Phone: (609) 347-2001
Hours: 11am-7pm
Price: $19pp
Other: Not suitable for everyone.
Address: Philadelphia Mills, 1995 Franklin Mills Cir, Philadelphia, PA 19154
Distance From: Lakewood-55min
Parking: On-site free
Website: https://www.daveandbusters.com/locations/philadelphia-franklin-mills
Phone: (215) 632-0333
Hours: 11:30-12am
Other: https://www.groupon.com/deals/dave-busters-franklin-mills-all-day-gaming-package
Distance From: Lakewood-45min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.bigeventfun.com/
Phone: (856) 429-0672
Hours: 9am-2am
Description: This sprawling venue features 36 bowling lanes, pool tables & a game arcade, plus a grill pub.
Address: 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103
Distance From: Lakewood-70min
Parking: On-site
Website: https://www.adventureaquarium.com
Phone: 844-474-FISH
Hours: 9:30am-5pm
Price: $20-30pp
Description: The Adventure Aquarium, formerly the New Jersey State Aquarium, is a for profit educational entertainment attraction operated in Camden, New Jersey on the Delaware River Camden Waterfront by the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.
Other: https://www.groupon.com/deals/adventure-aquarium-admission-fall-2019
6 Industrial Way E, Eatontown, NJ 07724 | (732) 542-6500 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood-36 min
Parking: On-site free
Website: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ewres-sheraton-eatontown-hotel/
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Drinks: Bar
Size: Medium
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1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740 | (800) 411-6493 | More Information
Address:
Distance From: Lakewood-40 min
Parking: On-site (they charge) | You can park either to the right (stores) or left (beach) for free.
Website: http://www.oceanplace.com/
Phone:
Drinks: Bar
Size: Large
Description: This hotel is a very popular hotel for people going out – a little too popular – and for a good reason. It boasts a beautiful boardwalk, a nice lounge, and seating on the second floor. But it also attracts many shana rishona couples who like to get a head start on who’s getting engaged (or who’s busy). Suggestion: Ask her if she minds before going.
BE ADVISED: AS OF NOVEMBER 2021 THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THEY ARE NOT LETTING PEOPLE SIT DOWN (after 7?).
They sometimes get in the mood of stopping people at the door or allowing only for guests. I think it depends on the season, but not really sure. Have a backup plan just in case.
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110 N Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740 | (732) 612-9283 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood-30min
Parking: On-site free
Website: http://www.waveresort.com/
Size: ?
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102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 | (609) 987-1234 | More Information
Distance From: Lakewood-45 min
Parking: On-site
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/new-jersey/hyatt-regency-princeton/princ
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Drinks: Bar
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